Eleven Madison Park

Inspirational Career Timelines

• Present
• The most important lesson I’ve learned, which I continually remind myself to practice, is to be patient. Perfecting...

  

  Daniel Humm

  Chef/Owner

  Eleven Madison Park

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• 2020
• I am inspired by the drive to be better—as a human being, as a chef, as an innovator, as a creator. It’s not about...

  

  Kimberly Camara

  Chef, Owner & Co-Founder

  Kora

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• 2017
• I have learned that hard work and dedication to yourself and your craft can carry you further than any other object,...

  

  Myles Moody

  Chef / Owner

  Kinship Butcher & Sundry

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• There was an open kitchen at Patisserie Douce France so we could see the faces of our customers. I remember making...

  

  Renata Ameni

  Executive Pastry Chef

  Crown Shy

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• 2015
• What I love most about the food and wine industry is the tight community of people. I also love the fact that what we...

  

  Dustin Wilson

  Master Sommelier and Co-Founder

  Verve Wine, Apres Cru Hospitality

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• 2014
• Efficiency allows me more time to collaborate, innovate, and create new goals to surpass.

  

  Eric Rivera

  Former Director of Operations

  Huxley Wallace Collective

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• 2013
• The best lesson that I have learned during my career is to put your head down, work hard in the best place you can,...

  

  Kelly Jeun

  Executive Chef

  Frasca Food and Wine

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• Every year an asparagus shoot peaks out of the ground, almost like clockwork. Every year I'm excited and challenged...

  

  James Kent

  Partner and Executive Chef

  Crown Shy & SAGA

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• 2012
• The most important Chief People Officer skills are authenticity and attention to detail. Actions speak louder than...

  

  Stephanie Jackson

  Chief People Officer

  Aurify Brands

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• Asking questions and practicing is key to excelling in this industry. You can't put a time limit on how long it will...

  

  Ashley M. Abodeely

  Executive Chef

  The Firehouse Hotel

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• It is commonly said in the restaurant industry that the guest always comes first. Danny Meyer taught me that first we...

  

  Chris Baggetta

  Marketing Manager

  Moet Hennessy USA

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• 2011
• The biggest lesson that I have learned in my career is that investing in the people around you is easily the most...

  

  Jonathan Lind

  Bar Director

  Crown Shy

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• I continue to be inspired in this industry by its boundless creativity, constant evolution, and unending dedication...

  

  John Ragan

  Master Sommelier, Director of Wine and Restaurant Operations

  Union Square Hospitality Group

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• I cook to make people happy. I think food can nourish the mind, body and soul. My drive to put the effort in each day...

  

  Abram Bissell

  Vice President, Culinary

  Sydell Group

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• 2010
• The best indication that someone is right for our team is that they care deeply about being part of it. Caring is the...

  

  Jordan Salcito

  Founder / CEO

  RAMONA, Bellus Wines

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• 2008
• I have learned that everything happens for a reason and hard work pays off. I know it sounds cliché but there's a...

  

  Leah Cohen

  Chef / Owner

  Pig & Khao / Piggyback NYC

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• I'm constantly learning, doing research, practicing, failing and being inspired by so many things, like the changing...

  

  Jason Franey

  Executive Chef

  Juniper and Ivy

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